Rashmika Mandanna REACTS to engagement rumours with Vijay Deverakonda: ‘I’ll take your congratulations on all of them’

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda sparked dating rumours years ago. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited the couple to make their relationship official. This month, when Vijay’s team announced their secret engagement, it was a joyous moment for many. Over the past two weeks, every time they have appeared in public, sharp-eyed fans have noticed their engagement rings, Vijay’s simple yet stylish band and Rashmika’s large diamond. Recently, during the promotions of Rashmika’s upcoming film ‘Thamma’, she reacted to her engagement.

Interview moment and Rashmika Mandanna’s response


During a chat with Galatta Plus, the interviewer congratulated her, but Rashmika looked a bit confused. The journalist explained he was referring to her perfume line, then asked if there was anything else to celebrate. Smiling, Rashmika responded, and said, “No, no,” before adding, “Actually there’s quite a lot, because so many things are happening. But I’ll take your congratulations on all of them.”

On-screen pairing and real-life romance

Rashmika and Vijay have starred together in two films, the romantic comedy ‘Geetha Govindam’ (2018) and the romantic action drama ‘Dear Comrade’ (2019). The two Telugu actors have frequently expressed the strong connection they share. Despite this, fans remain curious about how their real-life romance began. Rumors suggest that the couple will be getting married in February next year.

About ‘Thamma’

‘Thamma’ is a horror romantic comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. It is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and is scheduled to release in theaters on October 21, 2025, coinciding with Diwali. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Alok Goyal, an ordinary man who turns into a vampire, and Rashmika Mandanna as Tadaka, another vampire who becomes his love interest. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the antagonist Yakshasan, while Paresh Rawal features as Ram Bajaj Goyal, Alok’s father. The cast also includes Sathyaraj, Faisal Malik, Geeta Aggarwal, Rachit Singh, Ankit Mohan, along with special appearances by Varun Dhawan (as Bhediya), Nora Fatehi, Malaika Arora and Amar Kaushik.